EHS Specialist

CSL Plasma; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Behring LLC is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to sustain and develop site EHS programs in a biotech/pharma environment. You will lead risk assessments and incident investigations while advancing contractor safety and compliance programs.

You will ensure OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 compliance, serve as EHS SME for stage-gate reviews, and collaborate with operating departments to drive timely corrective actions across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• OSHA 3 General Industry and Construction Industry certificates required or able to obtain.
• 5–7 years EHS experience in biotech/pharma or chemical environment.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Implement Contractor/Construction Safety Program with project delivery team.
• Oversee compliance programs related to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
• Serve as Safety SME in stage gate reviews of major Tier 1 and 2 projects.
• Partner with operating departments on EHS matters.
• Support industrial hygiene functions and interpret findings.
• Periodically support manufacturing value streams as EHS SME.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupation Health and Safety or related field

Advanced degree preferred / MBA

OSHA 3 General Industry and Construction Industry certificates

CSP, CSHT, OSHA 510 Certification preferred

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• 1 Accountable for sustainment/development of Site Environmental, Health and SafetyInformation ensuring alignment with global EHS program (Enablon, SDS Management, Change Management, etc..)
• 2 Develop criteria for local and global management review, reporting issues and status to the relevant stakeholders, project team and the project steering committee.
• 3 Lead safety incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans. Review incident data and metrics to identify trends.
• 4 Assist in the implementation of the Contractor / Construction Safety Program including workingclosely with the project delivery team to ensure all Contractor/Construction Safety elements areapplied accordingly to ensure compliance, reduce hazards and promote prevention of incidents. This would include periodic reviews of contractor selection processes and contractor specificsafety programs.
• 5 Oversee, manages and provides strategic direction for compliance programs related to OSHA general industry and construction safety regulations (e.g., 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926).
• 6 Acts as the Safety SME during stage gate reviews of major Tier 1 and 2 projects. Supportand Review Portfolio of US CSL projects, ensuring they are outlined properly to identifyand address EHS impacts.
• 7 Understands and effectively articulates the actual risk of the project vs secondary control options at the respected site. Ensures proper prioritization of EHS matters, including that all required controls are in place as part of portfolio/project request (building to code, standard etc.), with a specific focus on connecting large projects and site expansion to current operations. Guiding and leading all aspects of process mapping, permitting and ongoing expansion/compliance requirements.
• 8 Ensures regulatory compliance and site conformance to safety procedures and policies.
• 9 Liaison with operating departments or Operational Leadership Teams (OLTs) on EHS matters asassigned.
• 10 Support with various industrial hygiene functions, including assessments, data collection andinterpretations. Work with Team to review industrial hygiene findings and provide practical solutions to minimize risk.
• 11 Periodically support the different manufacturing value streams as an EHS subject Matter Expert.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Education / Certification

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupation Health and Safety or related field.

• Advanced degree preferred and/or an MBA.
• Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 3 General Industry and ConstructionIndustry certificates
• CSP, CSHT, OSHA 510 Certification preferred.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years of EHS or related experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical orchemical environment.
• Well versed in EHS management systems such as ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Expert in conducting regular safety walks, inspections, hazard assessments, program audits and gap assessments, and compliance reviews across project sites, ensuring timely follow-up on identified risks, lead and enforce compliance with critical safety procedures (including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, PPE standards and other standards asapplicable).
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence broadly across multiple sites and levels.
• Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective policies, standards, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with the implementation and sustainment of an EHS Electronic Management System.
• Experience with data analytics and/or operational excellence and continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Experience with EHS internal auditing/corrective action development

Competencies

• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Builds bridges and Empowers CSL One-Teams creating true Alliances
• Drive for Results/Execution: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decision based upon a mixture analysis, wisdom experience, and judgment; most his /her solution and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvement in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships withcustomers and gains their trust and respect.
• Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts trivial aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

CSL Behring LLC will provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of membership in a legally protected class, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or handicap/disability.

CSL Behring is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are a part of our everyday business.

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $105,000 - $124,000.

Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting.

Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.

In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.